When teaching and learning decisions are guided by student learning instead of expected time in the classroom, it unravels other practices connected to the Carnegie-era time structure. It becomes a catalyst for developing a trusting learning system that supports growth and student success.

Alberta’s high schools are changing. From structure to improved student engagement, the goal is a system rooted pedagogically sound organizational structure, quality teaching and optimum learning for students, teachers, and administrators. How this change is coordinated, while staying true to fundamental principles and roots, is best explained by talking about complex adaptive systems.

The following findings pertain to research question 3: In what ways do district leaders support the principals’ professional learning?

Alberta’s high schools are changing. From structure to improved student engagement, the goal is a system rooted pedagogically sound organizational structure, quality teaching and optimum learning for students, teachers, and administrators. How this change is coordinated, while staying true to fundamental principles and roots, is best explained by talking about complex adaptive systems.

The following findings pertain to research question 2: In what ways do principals support teachers’ professional learning?

Alberta’s high schools are changing. From structure to improved student engagement, the goal is a system rooted pedagogically sound organizational structure, quality teaching and optimum learning for students, teachers, and administrators. How this change is coordinated, while staying true to fundamental principles and roots, is best explained by talking about complex adaptive systems.

Alberta’s high schools are changing. From structure to improved student engagement, the goal is a system rooted pedagogically sound organizational structure, quality teaching and optimum learning for students, teachers, and administrators.

While research was an essential component of the initial High School Flexibility Enhancement Pilot Project, it remained unclear what features might be transferrable to other high schools across the province. In 2015-16 a research study was initiated.

In a world currently serving up fake news and post-truths, it’s easier than ever to consume falsehoods and spout them as fact. That’s why critical media literacy must be an integral part of students’ learning experience.

Immersing teachers in a full year of professional development and learning helped to create the conditions which led to their confidence and commitment to supporting and mentoring colleagues within their schools.

It is important students learn about which technologies are most appropriate to the task or the discipline and for collaboration and communication. It is also important that technology is used in both process and product and closely linked to the ways technology is used authentically in the field to advance knowledge.

This new resource for teachers, Focus on Inquiry, was created to provide support for educators in designing intellectually engaging learning environments for today’s students. If you are seeking the research that underpins inquiry, check out Focus On Inquiry.... Continue Reading